Henceforth
[hens'fɔːθ;'hensfɔːθ] or [,hɛns'fɔrθ]
Definition
(adv.) from this time forth; from now on; 'henceforth she will be known as Mrs. Smith'.
Editor: Nicolas--From WordNet
Definition
(adv.) From this time forward; henceforward.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
ad. Henceforward, from this time forward.
Editor: Ramon
Examples
- I think that, henceforth, nothing but some extraordinary jarring of that chord could renew it. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- A great sum of money is waiting to be paid over to him as his inheritance; you are all henceforth very wealthy. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- She would henceforth admit his attentions without any idea beyond immediate amusement. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
- Hitherto I have hated to be helped--to be led: henceforth, I feel I shall hate it no more. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Having intimated my connection, my position in his eyes was henceforth clear, and on a right footing. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- You shall always live with me--meaning, of course, I will always live with you--this house is henceforth as much yours as mine; consider it your home. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- The worker was henceforth a worker from the cradle to the grave. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- There are henceforth no more open scandals or schisms to record. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- If not, I entreat you, on the assurance I have given you, henceforth to lay it aside. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Henceforth the sticking of the finger into flame means a burn. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- We have named but a few names of individuals; though henceforth the personal names must increase in number. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Henceforth, on Rosine, the portress, devolved that duty. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- If I were dead, that could not be surer than it is henceforth. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- With the restoration of my bodily powers, my mind became in some degree aware of the universe of misery, henceforth to be its dwelling. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Henceforth I will be a prisoner in my own room. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Henceforth, safe across the river, I shall see forever more A beloved, household spirit Waiting for me on the shore. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- But the crazy notion was, nevertheless, present henceforth in his brain, ready to be inflamed by wine or flattery. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- But on my honor, I never will do so again, and henceforth devote myself to the interest of this immortal club. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- You can blast my other passions; but revenge remains--revenge, henceforth dearer than light or food! Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
- From henceforth Dixon obeyed and admired Margaret. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
- Henceforth they took different sides in religion, in language, in costume, and culture. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- I humbly entreat my Redeemer to give me strength to lead henceforth a purer life than I have done hitherto! Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- Name of Chadband, Mr. Smallweed puts in, speaking henceforth in a much lower key. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- The Doctor looked on her, henceforth, as steadfastly as she on him. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- He was her guardian henceforth, and the boy's; and he had an old association with the name. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Accordingly, I told her in plain words that the charge of the sick lady henceforth devolved entirely on myself. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- For those who learned the lesson of this movement, it was henceforth impossible to conceive of institutions or of culture as artificial. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- Henceforth credit and commerce may take care of themselves. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- We had a doleful parting, and when I took my place by Magwitch's side, I felt that that was my place henceforth while he lived. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- That is the changed aspect in which we three must appear, henceforth, in this narrative, for many and many a page to come. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
Editor: Ramon